at include:•    Overall Length range: 216-234 inches (5,488-5,941 mm)•    Overall Width range: 81.2-83.6 inches (2,062-2,124 mm)•    Wheelbase range: 123.7-145.3 inches (3,143-3,690 mm)The new Ram’s competitors, being the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier, generally fit within those ranges. (multiple sources on October 28, 2025) (Stellantis release on November 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Nissan Shatai to utilize Shonan plant as service parts plant On October 29, Nissan Shatai announced that it resolved to position the Shonan Plant as a facility dedicated to the production of service parts. Following Nissan Motor's decision to end the outsourcing of NV200 Vanette production at the Shonan Plant by the end of fiscal year 2026, Nissan Shatai has been examining possible options for the future of the plant. This direction allows Nissan...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

, the Honda 0 Saloon, and the Honda 0 SUV, a mid-size SUV prototype to be released as the first in the series, were unveiled for the first time in Japan, along with the world premiere of the new Honda 0 α SUV prototype. In addition, the small size EV “Super-ONE Prototype” made its world debut. Nissan held the world premiere of its all-new Elgrand minivan, and also exhibited the Patrol full-size SUV, the N7 mid-size EV sedan (launched in Chin...

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Nissan opens presales for Kicks SUV in Chile and Peru On October 27, Nissan announced the start of pre-sales for the refreshed Nissan Kicks in Peru and Chile.   The vehicle features a 2.0-liter engine delivering 142 hp and 190 Nm, paired with a CVT transmission.   Both markets share core equipment such as wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, drive modes, push-button start with iKey, 12.3" digital display, and 6 airbags with 360-degree monitor...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

COMPAS plant in Mexico to cease operations by May 2026 On October 23, it was reported that the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant (COMPAS), the joint venture between Renault-Nissan and Daimler located in Aguascalientes, will permanently close its operations on May 31, 2026. The decision was attributed to changes in market dynamics and consumer preferences. According to the company, production of Infiniti models will end in November 2025, followed by...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Nissan considers exporting U.S.-built Murano, Pathfinder to Japan On October 25, multiple sources reported that Nissan is now considering the feasibility of importing U.S.-built Murano and Pathfinder crossovers to Japan both to take advantage of unused capacity at its Smyrna plant, Tennessee, and to increase sales at home in Japan. “Nissan sells many attractive models in the U.S., some of which are well-suited to Japan’s road conditions,” N...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Serom joins EBRO to revive former Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain On October 22, Serom, a construction company, announced that it has joined EBRO in the transformation of the former Nissan plant in Barcelona’s Zona Franca. The company will help in transforming the old Nissan plant, enabling Ebro to produce 130,000 vehicles by 2029. The project will also help in restoring over 1,250 jobs and revitalize a key industrial hub in Barcelona and Cata...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

commercial vehicle sales rose 8.1% to 274,104 units. For the first nine months of 2025, electrified vehicle sales totaled 20,662 units, made up of 16,335 HEVs, 3,657 BEVs, and 670 PHEVs. Toyota remained the dominant player with a 48% market share, followed by Mitsubishi Motors (19%), Ford (4.86%), Nissan (4.84%), and Suzuki (4.77%). (From an article of Philstar on October 24, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Nissan’s Smyrna plant halts production over parts, aluminum shortage Nissan temporarily canceled production in Smyrna, Tennessee, on October 24 and 27 due to an “ongoing shortages of aluminum and vehicle components provided by Marelli and other suppliers”, according to an internal document. It is not clear what components are in short supply. Marelli is a major lighting and interiors supplier to Nissan. A Nissan spokesperson also confirmed ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/25

Nissan Spain partners with Acciona Energía, Spain to offer free charging for new EV buyers On October 21, Nissan Spain announced its partnership with Acciona Energía, Spain, to give new Nissan EV buyers free charging at Acciona Energía stations across Spain. The offer applies to the Nissan ARIYA, new Micra, and new LEAF models. The promotion runs until September 30, 2026, and includes up to 5,000 kWh of free charging per vehicle i.e., enough f...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

JMS 2025: Nissan Sakura kei EV gets solar boost On October 22, Nissan announced that it will showcase a prototype Nissan Sakura kei EV, equipped with onboard solar power generation system at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9). Visitors will find the prototype within the Tokyo Future Tour ‘City Life zone.’ The onboard solar power system named ‘Ao-Solar Extende...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Nissan receives orders for new Roox, exceeding 10,000 units in one month On October 21, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that orders for its new Roox mini vehicle in Japan has reached 11,344 units in a month since its September 19 launch. Deliveries to customers will start on October 27. The new Roox, unveiled to the press on August 22, has been displayed at shopping malls and other locations across Japan. Orders from customers in their 50s and 6...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 PHEV sedan and new Teana in China On October 17, Dongfeng Nissan announced that it unveiled the exterior design and high-level specifications of the N6, its first plug-in hybrid sedan, alongside the new Teana. These two intelligent sedans were showcased at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nissan’s Beijing office on October 16. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in China by the end of 2025. The N6 is th...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Nissan reported to move up U.S. launch of Rogue e-Power hybrid to 2026 Initially planned for the first half of 2027, the Nissan Rogue e-Power now is expected at U.S. dealerships in October 2026, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Nissan will import the vehicle from Japan until production begins in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 2028. Nissan will still launch a Rogue PHEV, developed in alliance with partner Mitsubishi Motors, in early 2026,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

IT) released the 399th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, and Geely, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as FAW Toyota and Zhengzhou Nissan, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Three Japanese OEMs release September 2025 new car sales figures in China, with only Nissan seeing growth y/y Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their September 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 158,900 units in September, down 1.0% year-over-year (y/y), the first y/y decline since January. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,031 units and 71,220 units, down 4.2% y/y and up 0.9% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sale...

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time in five years. The ratio of electrified passenger vehicle sales to total passenger car sales also declined by 0.8 percentage points y/y to 54.5%. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which made up about 90% of electrified vehicle sales, marked a y/y decrease due to reasons such as sluggish sales of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan). On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased for the first time in two years. Tesla, Inc. and BYD Co...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Nissan establishes LCV R&D center in Zhengzhou On October 13, Zhengzhou Nissan announced the establishment of a Nissan LCV (light commercial vehicle) R&D center. The CTO of Nissan stated that as Nissan is implementing a global labor division and business operation layout covering planning, development, production, and sales, the new center will focus on the R&D of pickup trucks and SUVs. The Frontier Pro, the first Nissan global pickup truck mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

JMS 2025: Nissan unveils manga themed booth On October 15, Nissan previewed its booth design at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. This year’s booth features striking monochrome palette, an homage to Japan’s iconic manga culture which shaped global imagination.  In the space that combines artistic expression with cutting-edge technology, Nissan will showcase all-new Elgrand and ra...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Persia Khodro to assemble Nissan Terra pick-up in Iran On October 12, multiple sources reported that Persia Mobility Group (a subsidiary of Persia Khodro) announced an investment plan to produce the Nissan Terra pickup truck in Iran. Terra Pickup is based on the Nissan Navara platform. It is developed by Dongfeng China and Nissan Japan in collaboration. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13